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  1. S

    couple of easy questions for the pros..

    Wiring the house currently... I've run a shotgun cable to the living room for the sky+ etc and purchased a white surround plate which houses a clip in Tv,Fm, 2x sky plus adapter thingy ma jig... My first question is, should I still run down and terminate a single coaxial cable? The shotgun...
  2. R

    old couple

    Went to do a CU change on behalf of Wickes Kitchens. Whilst changing the unit i notice no CPC on the lighting and metal fixtures and switches everywhere and also came across a borrowed neutral issue also. Client has agreed for a lighting rewire to include some LED downlights. Had to feel bad for...
  3. C

    c/u change couple of questions

    hi all, if youre doing a c/u change and you do a survey first and the kitchen is a old single storey extension, with no accsess at all to the roof space but there a 4 downlightlers which when you remove you can see insulation but can't see proper to work out the depth would you apply method 101...
  4. D

    A couple of testing questions

    Evening all I am in the process of re-wiring a 4 storey property and have 2 c/units, 1 in the cellar and 1 on the 2nd floor. I have run a cable from the henley box up to the 2nd c/unit on the 2nd floor and I'm wondering if I need to provide test results for this cable on the schedule? Also the...
  5. E

    Could I get the regs on a couple of things?

    I was refurbing the kitchen and my housing officer has pointed out I am not a qualified electrician, so, could someone please tell me about the following: There is a drywall/cavity wall/partition wall between the kitchen and the livingroom. In the middle of the wall is a mains cable going from...
  6. Rockingit

    So what do I spend my £100 screwfix vouchers on?

    So, having spent a small fortune with them in July, I've got my £100 back vouchers to spend, and have one week left until they expire. Anyone spotted a really good must-have at a bargain? It's a shame they don't sell flowers as it's the wedding anniversary tomorrow...... :grin:
  7. N

    couple of questions

    1. having a debate at work about a ring circuit, spurring of a ring at the d/b surely makes the socket a radial circuit does it not meaning that a 2.5mm is protected by a 32a breaker, says in the regs book u can but i see it as a fault, what use guys think? 2.when measuring a Zdb at a D/B do...
  8. T

    Just a couple of extra sockets...

    Bit of positive news really. The last few jobs I have done have started with the customer asking me to add a couple of sockets and what they actually mean is far from it! A couple have turned into 4 of 5 days work, rewiring of lighting circuits, new consumer units and an extension to wire...
    • timo1
    • Thread
    • couple extra never socket sockets
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Electrician Talk
  9. S

    Continuing with MCS?

    It's that time of year again, the MCS licence fee is due. Question is, is it worth persevering with MCS registration and PV installation. I can't see any hope of an improvement in the market and the green deal looks like a complete no hoper for the smaller contractors wanting to do a quality...
  10. N

    couple of questions

    awrite guys just a few wee questions 1. at work there is a transformer fed direct from a 3-phase breaker, when testing IR can i test it from breaker or do i have to disconnect from transformer? would the 500v damage the transformer? 2. was testing Zs at a start stop 3-phase isolator, it was...
  11. G

    RCD tripping

    I have just installed 3 new sockets in my house. Before putting power on I went round with my multimeter and checked the resistances between earth and neutral/live to check there was no shorts and all tested ok so went round with a 240v rated floodlight to check all of the sockets with the power...
    • Gixxerdan
    • Thread
    • circuit couple other plugged rcd rcd tripping sockets tripping
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. F

    A couple of assorted items...

    A couple of bits to clear out. 1) Makita Li-Ion 18V Battery - Used and will no longer charge (charger beeps back and stops charging on this). Out of warranty and Makita don't want to know. :( £15 + Postage 2) Makita 10.8V Li-Ion Drill Drive & Impact Driver Twin Pack. In the metal Case...
  13. A

    Wanted MFT!! £200

    Hey all Im after a MFT megger's look good.. After spending about £200 quid need one with cal cert Cheers
  14. SJD

    Couple of EICR schedule of test results questions

    Being relatively new to EICR testing, I was not totally sure how best to enter a couple things found on an old house periodic earlier this week, and would be grateful for opinions. 1. For a single 13A socket that had been connected as a spur at the fuse board (with 2.5mm2 cable) to the wrong...
  15. W

    MEM BS3871 breakers

    Top o the mornin to you chaps, Anyone know where i can get my hands on a selection of such breakers? Helping the old man out with a few bits on his gaff as they have just had kitchen re done and i have done the power for them but their CU is a shambles - until i install the new board in the...
    • wade88
    • Thread
    • breaker breakers cooker couple
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. M

    Couple of quick questions on cable runs

    hi all, To save a bit of money my electrician has agreed to let me do some of the donkey work and run some cables between points (I'm having an extension built). The builders have asked me to put in the cables this weekend so I rang my sparky to confirm some details but he's had the cheek to...
  17. G

    couple of questions

    just done a eicr recently, its a 4 storey house which was a mess, basically it had a series of 60a fuses daisy chained at the basement, so i installed an rcd db on each floor (couple of circuits each floor, lights and sockets) to each flat, anyway back on track, i installed a 6 way db in the...
  18. S

    Facebook - Twitter

    Anyone using social media to generate work - is it working?? Does it take much time to keep on top off?
  19. S

    What Panels are you guys using now?

    I've been maybe a bit blaze with only using SEGEN as a supplier but get pretty sick of all the emails with the cheap Chinese stuff. Did have a peek at PVkits direct who seem to love ET Solar. Any of you guys found a good panel cheap yet?
  20. J

    Couple of SWA questions

    Hi, I've got question involving a SWA install.. Theres been a SWA ran underground to my shed for many years. It's 2 core.. Would you run it along the building in conduit and through the wall or clipped/cleated? Many thanks

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